february

February

EuroVisions: Contemporaray Art from the Goldberg Collection

16 Dec - 26 Feb 2018
Lismore

Presenting work by 16 international artists, drawn from the personal collection of Danny and Lisa Goldberg, EuroVisions encompasses a vibrant cross-section of (more)

Presenting work by 16 international artists, drawn from the personal collection of Danny and Lisa Goldberg, EuroVisions encompasses a vibrant cross-section of leading tendencies in contemporary art. Conceptual approaches, innovative thinking and a sense of history inform these artists’ practices. The majority of works have been produced only in the last five years and are on view publicly for the first time in Australia.

The exhibition features high-profile artists such as Anish Kapoor, Urs Fischer, Katharina Grosse, Sarah Lucas, Ugo Rondinone and Wolfgang Tillmans, who are among the most important and influential artists today. It also introduces a newer generation of artists who have studios in Europe, are represented by foremost international galleries and are considered ‘artists to watch’ for their inventiveness and fresh approaches.

Nature's Cycles

8 Feb - 17 Mar 2018
Lillian Rock

Nature’s Cycles: The cycles of life we live in, and are not separate from, can spark the imagination in an infinite number of ways. Cycles are a part of our (more)

Nature’s Cycles: The cycles of life we live in, and are not separate from, can spark the imagination in an infinite number of ways. Cycles are a part of our everyday life, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. This theme has been interpreted in as many ways as there are artists to interpret it and this exhibition expresses all those possibilities.

Birds of a Feather: Deborah Brown and Jenny Kitchener have been friends for over thirty years. Visual arts, teaching and a love of nature have formed the underlying bond to their long friendship. Deborah and Jenny have exhibited together many times and as teachers, both taught at Afterlee Public School for many years. As friends they share an appreciation of the diversity and beauty of the natural environment and a concern for the future of the planet. ‘Birds of a feather’ presents paintings, prints, photographs and craft objects which celebrate the bounty and beauty of the natural world in The Solo Space at BKHG.

Bryce Anderson :: Rodeo Role Play

10 Feb - 11 Mar 2018
Lismore

Stockmen have resided on the Australian landscape, rearing the livestock they’re named after since the early 1800s. Revered for their knowledge of the land and (more)

Stockmen have resided on the Australian landscape, rearing the livestock they’re named after since the early 1800s. Revered for their knowledge of the land and their stock, a stockman is someone who cares for livestock on rural properties, doing anything from mustering, keeping track of or looking after the basic health of a herd cattle or sheep. In Australia, there has been much cultural interest in the figure of the stockman and it has become an archetype of nationalism and masculinity.

Re-evaluating the milieu of stockmen today is painter Bryce Anderson. Drawing upon reflections of regional Australia, his series Rodeo Role Play acts as an interrogation of the transition of Australian ‘stockmen’ into Americanised ‘cowboys’ through the first appearances of rodeo in Australia.

Hobie Porter :: Unnatural History: The Tower Hill Project

Unnatural History: The Tower Hill Project commemorates over 160 years since Australian artist Eugene von Guérard painted Tower Hill VIC (1855). In this exhibition Hobie Porter interrogates the environmental impacts that colonial settlement has had on this special place. Guided by von Guérard’s painting, a major revegetation program began in the 1960s to restore the flora and fauna native to the region. Porter’s depiction of Tower Hill celebrates this renewed state, while also alluding to the complexities of the restoration program.

Porter’s sublime panoramic landscapes are overlaid with configurations of the minutiae that the artist discovered while exploring these sites. Feathers, leaves, flowers, botanical specimens, ceramic shards and beach shells (often used to represent Aboriginal midden shells) – forge meaningful connections between the microcosm and the macrocosm.

Pearl, Perle, Purl: Celebrating 30 years of stitch

17 Feb - 1 Apr 2018
Lismore

This exhibition will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Lismore and District Group-NSW Embroiderer's Guild. These recent works by Guild Members, including junior (more)

This exhibition will celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Lismore and District Group-NSW Embroiderer's Guild. These recent works by Guild Members, including junior members, demonstrate a diversity and excellence in embroidery and a shared love of Textile Arts.

The title chosen for this the latest exhibition by Guild members offers much for both interpretation and inspiration, exploring many possibilities for creative embroidery. The magnificent sheen of Pearls, the wonderful variety of Perle and the glamour of gold from Purl threads are all possible when making works to celebrate the 30 year Anniversary of the Lismore Embroiderers' Guild.

Geoff Harvey :: DOGGED

17 Feb - 1 Apr 2018
Lismore

"I am very fond of all animals and I have sculpted a variety of them, but dogs are my favourite. Perhaps it’s because there are so many shapes, sizes, (more)

"I am very fond of all animals and I have sculpted a variety of them, but dogs are my favourite. Perhaps it’s because there are so many shapes, sizes, temperaments and characteristics that I have become so obsessed by them. Or perhaps because I do not have a real dog I am creating surrogate best friends for myself. I cannot answer these questions. Except to say that I have a very large pack of sculpted dogs living with me in my home, yard and studio and they bring me much pleasure by just being around.

The dog symbolises unconditional love and companionship which are two characteristics I very much admire. And they are also a symbol of my happy childhood."

Abdul Karim arrives from India to participate in Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. The young clerk is surprised to find favor with the queen herself. As Victoria questions the constrictions of her long-held position, the two forge an unlikely and devoted alliance that her household and inner circle try to destroy. As their friendship deepens, the queen begins to see a changing world through new eyes, joyfully reclaiming her humanity.

Heritage Park Railway Train Rides

22 Feb 2018
Lismore

Miniature train rides open most days in school holidays, play equipment, picnic tables and BBQ's, look through the rainforest display in the visitor information (more)

Miniature train rides open most days in school holidays, play equipment, picnic tables and BBQ's, look through the rainforest display in the visitor information centre. Plenty of things for the kids to see and do.